During a recent visit to the Home, I expressed a desire to go around the Home and meet the inmates. The Sister took me around the Home. Since it was lunch time, the inmates had gathered in the dining room. I was really stunned by the converastion that the Sister was having with the inmates. She addressed every one with whom she had a conversation,  by their name. If some one was sick, she would ask them about their sickness, knowing exactly what the disease was. She introduced me to the inmates and told them that I had sponsored the lunch. I could see the happiness in the old eyes. I could feel the blessings they were showering on me – some said it in words, others by their eyes, some by raising their hands for blessing and some by their smile.  

After the lunch was over, I thanked the Sister for giving me an opportunity to meet the old people. I thanked them for the excellent work which she and other Sisters were doing in taking care of the old people. Specially, if you realise that some of the Sisters are old. While leaving, I asked the Sister what I could do to make the life of the inmates slightly better. The Sister paused for a moment and then said,” there are many people who come and give donations. Some sponsor meals, some donate clothes and some donate money. But do you know – not many come forward and donate their time. While we require the money to run the Home, the Old people require people who come and talk to them, listen to them and make them feel that they have some one with whom they can share their feelings. They require some one to share their solititude”.